Windows on the
World Complete Wine Course 2003
by
Kevin Zraly
The best introductory wine book ever. This
simplifies wine, encourages novices and
prepares them to advance to more complex
tomes. |
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Wine For
DummiesŪ
Like the Windows on the World book, this
teaches people to walk with wine before
learning to run. |
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Sales and Service
for the Wine Professional
by
Brian Julyan (1997)
Written by the CEO of the Court of Master
Sommeliers worldwide, this book is essential
for anyone preparing for the court's advanced
or master exams. |
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The World Atlas
of Wine
by
Hugh Johnson (2001)
One of the most comprehensive wine books,
covering every major and many lesser wine
regions of the world. Overwhelming for
beginners but great depth and breadth of
information and the most detailed maps of any
wine book. |
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New Sotheby's
Wine Encyclopedia
by
Tom Stevenson (2001)
Another great world wine book that covers
country by country and region by region. |
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The Oxford
Companion to Wine
by
Jancis Robinson (1999)
Not a book that people are inclined to read
from begining to end, but an essential A to Z
reference book. If you can not find something
in your other books, it will likely be here. |
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Vines, Grapes and
Wines
by
Jancis Robinson |
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How to
Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine
by Jancis Robinson |
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Grossman's Guide
to Wines, Beers, and Spirits
by
Harold Grossman (1983)
Though not at all current for wine, this book
still provides the most comprehensive
information on beer and spirits. Another
essential reference for the Court of
Sommeliers exams.
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The Cigar
Companion
by Anwer
Bati & Simon Chase (1997)
Detailed information on tobacco growing
regions, cigar production, producers, service
and how to enjoy cigars. |
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The New
Guide to Spirits and Liqueurs
by Stuart
Walton
Profiles, how to serve and photos of hundreds
of spirits and liqueurs from Advocaat to Van
der Hum, including the Court of MS favorites,
Glayva and Suze. |
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Wine Vintages
Pocket Guide
Michael Broadbent (2000) |
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The New Food
Lover's Companion
Sharon Tyler
Herbst (2001) |
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The New
Spain
John Radford (1998) |
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The Cheese
Companion
Judy Ridgeway (1999) |
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Understanding
Wine Technology
David Bird (2000) |
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